Guidance on Forced Labor Allegations
It can be daunting to submit forced labor allegations in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) system. To ease the pressure on filers CBP has released two useful documents—a…
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AES Users will Begin Receiving Hold & Release Messages
On May 18, 2023, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will allow the option for CBP Officers to notify the Electronic Export Information (EEI) filer of Hold and Release messages. New…
Interim USWC Labor Update Report
It has been reported by the Journal of Commerce (JOC) that a deal between Local 13 of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA)…
UPDATE: Request for Congress to Expand FMC Authority
…The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) composed a letter requesting Congress to mandate the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) exercise jurisdiction over rail storage fees in an…
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…programs, Commerce/State/OFAC licensing, product classifications, entry audit programs and origin/content/landed cost determinations. David has been an active speaker in numerous areas of global trade. David is a Licensed Customs Broker,…
FDA Unique Facility Identifier Required
…foreign food facility registrations that don’t have UFI and will now cancel registrations and block imports of food from facilities that have not yet provided a UFI,” said U.S. Customs…
New Reporting for Imports of Aluminum Products
…articles are cast in Russia—effective April 10, 2023— are subject to a 200% ad valorem rate of duty. Protocol for reporting: Application is based on the HTS code. Reporting elements:…
AD/CVD Tool Completes Phase 2 in Modernized ACE Portal
The Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) offers users real-time access to trade data through features such as ACE Reports, ACE account management, and electronic communication with U.S. Customs and…
Additional Resources for Industry on UFLPA
With the deployment of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Region Alert enhancement to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) fast approaching on March 18, 2023. U.S. Customs Border Protection…